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manongruppen's review
dark
hopeful
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
stormyharper's review against another edition
4.0
this book was very interesting bit hard to due to it not having proper chapters I really enjoyed the part when they were in the hospital and when she had just got out of the hospital but the last part was really confusing I knew Riley was no good for her it did really spread awareness on these sort of things
I'm happy in the end she went her own way and didn't stay with Riley he did go into rehab and then eat it a concert with a song dedicated to her and he came off the stage and slipped something into her hand and when she was on the plane that was when she read it and it's said that he was truly in love with her I got it was just not the right time that part was really sad
I'm happy in the end she went her own way and didn't stay with Riley he did go into rehab and then eat it a concert with a song dedicated to her and he came off the stage and slipped something into her hand and when she was on the plane that was when she read it and it's said that he was truly in love with her I got it was just not the right time that part was really sad
nabaraditi's review
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
TW: self-harm, attempted suicide, substance abuse, alcohol use, sexual assault
Synopsis: It's about a 17 year old girl who has lost people in the past and in the present and chooses to self-harm and has attempted suicide. It's also about grief from the closest person kills themselves. So, the book starts off with her life in a psychiatric hospital and then it moves to how she manuveurs her life in the outside world with a meagre job to pay rent and utilities, make friends, and learning everyday to not give in to her old habits.
Synopsis: It's about a 17 year old girl who has lost people in the past and in the present and chooses to self-harm and has attempted suicide. It's also about grief from the closest person kills themselves. So, the book starts off with her life in a psychiatric hospital and then it moves to how she manuveurs her life in the outside world with a meagre job to pay rent and utilities, make friends, and learning everyday to not give in to her old habits.
Being a psychology student, I could not stop seeing it from a MHP lens. I could see why she kept a tender kit, why she was attracted and tried to help Riley, how art soothe her difficult emotions, how her beliefs broke her internally more and more, how one traumatic event may lead to multiple traumatic events.
I'm not sure how to write a review for this book. This book read like some hollywood movie yet it felt surreal in some parts. And due to this, I didn't enjoy this book as much as I expected to. I enjoyed the part one more than when she gets out of the hospital. As the book is written as a story which doesn't explain why a person in pain would go back to their maladaptive behaviours, I cannot recommend this book for awareness. It's difficult to understand why Riley is the way he is and why Charlie and Julie his sister help him (in their own way). Nevertheless, if you choose to read this book, be aware of the trigger warnings and if you're in a good headspace. The book also provides a complete list of resources and helplines at the back.
I'm not sure how to write a review for this book. This book read like some hollywood movie yet it felt surreal in some parts. And due to this, I didn't enjoy this book as much as I expected to. I enjoyed the part one more than when she gets out of the hospital. As the book is written as a story which doesn't explain why a person in pain would go back to their maladaptive behaviours, I cannot recommend this book for awareness. It's difficult to understand why Riley is the way he is and why Charlie and Julie his sister help him (in their own way). Nevertheless, if you choose to read this book, be aware of the trigger warnings and if you're in a good headspace. The book also provides a complete list of resources and helplines at the back.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Alcoholism, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, and Drug abuse
Minor: Rape and Death of parent
chelsea_ricketts's review
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
chqmpagneprblms's review
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Suicidal thoughts, Domestic abuse, Body shaming, Self harm, Violence, Rape, Suicide attempt, Vomit, Eating disorder, Drug abuse, Forced institutionalization, and Suicide
emily_katelyn's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
avery_e13's review
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
phe_bee's review
dark
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25